2017/18 VIGA Awards nominees list out

The awards ceremony is set to take place on the 19th of May at Imperial Royale Hotel.

After a very successful year Zabuli garnered multiple nominations. Photos by Ronald Mugambe

The awards ceremony is set to take place on the 19th of May at Imperial Royale Hotel.

The nominees list for the 2017/18 VIGA gospel music awards is out. The awards will recognise Uganda’s outstanding gospel music stars both within the country and in the diaspora.

Most of the artistes who ruled the year like gospel dancehall star Zabuli, Joy Tendo, D’reign, Robinsan and Levixone picked up multiple nominations but it waits to be seen whether they will go on to claim the awards.

The awards ceremony is set to take place on the 19th of May at Imperial Royale Hotel.

See nominees list below:

Production and technical support awards/Song Writer of the year

Josh SB (God DNA)

Kimera (Amen)

Brian Lubega (Ndiwuwe)

Desire Isaac Writer (Glory)

Videographer of the year

Jah Live (Katonda Talimba by Judith Babirye)

Jephine (Kyabike by Olivia Muwumba)

Grate Make (Esaala by Levixone)

Meddie Menz (Waleeta essanyu by Jackie Ssenyonjo)

Beohrt Beard (Nkwagala by Canan Gents)

Larmbart Animationz/Spire Creative (Wakayima by Coopy Bly)

Audio Producer of the year

John Marie Pro

D king

Skills on the Beat

Gamit

Moseso

CMert keys

D Reign

Dr. Fizo

Eli Arkis

DJ of the year

D.J Jemo

D.J Awar

D.J Steff

D.J Nimso

Byg Tim

Dance group of the year

J-Force

Vision with Hope

Jerico Breakers

DNA Dancers

Country Lites

Musician/Instrumentalist of the year

Ema Dragu

Charmat Mushaga

Phill Karuhanga

Micheal Kitanda

Josh S.B

Most supporting T.V personality/station of the year

Ivodrous of Dream TV

Carol Flower of NTV

Derrick Vucci of Salt Media

Timothy Mugenyi of Urban TV

Olivia Ziwa of NBS TV

Most supporting Radio personality of the year

King Wesley (Spirit FM)

Alex Senono (MCF Radio)

Ronnie Habassa (Power FM)

Captain Steven (Family Radio)

Lady Kin (Impact FM Masaka)

Selector Ivo (kingdom FM)

Lady Bezo (Spirit FM)

Most supporting Social media platform of the year

GMP

Gospel modes

JC Label Ug

Ug gospel life

KaVibe Ug

Lifetime achievement and special recognition awards:

(Gospel Legends Award)

Pr. Simeon Kayiwa

Limit X

Fiona Mukasa

Genre/style awards: Choral Song/Artist of the year and Acapella Song/Artist of the year